Tue Dec 30 22:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summarized news article based on the provided Telugu text:
Headline: Telugu States Gear Up for Festive 2026: Sankranti, Ugadi, and More!
Hyderabad/Vijayawada: The Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are looking forward to a vibrant and festive 2026, with a calendar packed with culturally significant holidays.
The festivities kick off with Sankranti, the “big festival,” celebrated over three days from January 14th to 16th, featuring Bhogi, Makar Sankranti (marking the start of Uttarayanam), and Kanuma.
Later in the year, the region will celebrate Ugadi on March 19th, the Telugu New Year, marked by the traditional “Panchanga Sravanam” (almanac reading). Just prior to Ugadi, the color festival of Holi will be celebrated on March 4th. March will have another important festival for Muslims which is Ramzan, set to begin on March 20th, is a month of fasting and prayer.
Other key festivals in 2026 include Maha Shivaratri on February 15th, a night dedicated to Lord Shiva with fasting and prayers; Vinayaka Chavithi on September 14th, celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha; Dasara Navratri starting October 20th, a nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga; and Diwali, the festival of lights, on November 9th, marking a time for Lakshmi Puja and prosperity.
(Note: Dates are based on religious beliefs and may vary slightly based on regional practices and Panchangam. Readers are advised to use their discretion.)
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